Events

The U.P. Hospice Foundation is excited to announce that tickets will go on sale for the general public on July 20th for its signature annual fundraiser, A Night Under the Big Top – presented by Dancing with Our Stars Marquette County Style, taking place Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Kaufman Auditorium. After ten years of entertaining sold-out audiences, this year’s production introduces an exciting new circus-inspired theme that promises an unforgettable evening of music, dance, theatrical performances, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life entertainment—all while supporting compassionate Hospice care for families throughout Marquette County. Tickets are $50 and include admission to both

Keweenaw National Historical Park is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks..   Across the country, Tuesday, Aug. 25 is an entrance fee-free day for U.S. residents in honor of the National Park Service’s 110th birthday. Learn more about fee-free days throughout 2026 at nps.gov.   Throughout National Park Week, the park will host numerous programs and events. All

Wednesday, August 26, 2026. 9 a.m.-10 a.m.  WLUC TV 6 Studios.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: The Astral Library by: Kate Quinn.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!   Also Saturday Farmers Market August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered

Koski Tours POSTER to print Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Back by popular demand. Jim Koski will lead this walking tour through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history. Similar to his 2025 tour but with additions only Jim could dig up. You do not have to sign up for this tour. Meet at the MRHC parking lot. $5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571

The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette.

200 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: August 27, 2026 – August 29, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring daily Grab your lawn chairs and head down to Mattson Lower Harbor Park August 27, 28, & 29 for HarborFest 2026! HarborFest is a fundraising event for Marquette West Rotary Club and the Marquette West Rotary Foundation. Held since 1984, this festival combines music, food, and beverages as a final salute to summer. Admission is free, so what are you waiting for! Join us for music, food, and more at Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park! We will have basket raffles and kids inflatables, too!